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ENG4053 Applied Mechanics and Dynamics 2014-5 Exam Paper
ENG4053 Applied Mechanics and Dynamics 2014-5 Exam Paper
ENG4053 Applied Mechanics and Dynamics 2014-5 Exam Paper
1.
The lifting members of a crane can be modelled using a pin-jointed frame as shown in
Figure Q1. For the system determine the load in the members AB and BC, stating if it is
a tie or strut. Take g = 9.81 m/s2.
A
20o
B
C
500 kg
Figure Q1 Pin-jointed Frame
[4 marks]
2.
Two members are connected by a bolt as shown in the Figure Q2. If the load P is
36 kN and the allowable shear stress in the bolt is 90 MNm-2, find the minimum
diameter of the bolt.
[4 marks]
3. In a few sentences, describe briefly the difference between a quarter bridge circuit and a
full bridge circuit used in strain measurement. State the advantages of the full bridge
circuit.
[4 marks]
1.
b)
Determine the polar second moment of area of the output shaft cross-section,
[2 marks]
c)
Show on a suitable diagram the shear stress distribution across the output shaft
cross-section together with its maximum value,
[4 marks]
d)
Determine the angular deflection of the shaft along its length assuming the shear
modulus of the material, G, to be 82 GNm-2.
[4 marks]
Also, give two design reasons why the actual working shear stress could be higher than
the maximum determined in part c).
[2 marks]
2.
A simply supported beam is to be loaded as shown in Figure Q2. For the system
a)
b)
c)
d)
4m
1.5 kN/m
3m
RC
RA
3.
A solid steel circular bar 12.5 mm diameter and length 60 mm is subject to a tensile
load of 16.7 kN, as shown in Figure Q3. Given that steel has a Youngs Modulus and
Poissons Ratio of 207 GN/m2 and 0.29 respectively, determine: a) tensile stress in the direction of the applied load,
[3 marks]
b) strain in the direction of the applied load,
[3 marks]
c) change in length of the bar in the direction of the applied load,
[3 marks]
d) change of the diameter of the bar,
[3 marks]
2
12.5mm
dia.
60mm
16.7kN
Formula Sheet
Stress and Strain
Properties of Shapes
Static equilibrium